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I was a bit surprised by Colleen Winchester’s hate-filled open letter to Cathy McMorris Rogers. I was more even more surprised by what triggered her anger. A Constituency email survey on robocalls? Really? It seems that these days the most minuscule action or inaction will trigger some folks. It seems some folks will hatefully protest, calling their political opponents the most vile of names (I am not saying Ms. Winchester would ever do that―I certainly trust she would not―but some folks do) and at the same time claim they are hearing “dog...
Contrasts between the east and west sides of Washington State can be identified in many shapes and forms. This one deals with modes for going to a football game, and probably other games. November's Apple Cup game this year was at Husky Stadium, the hallowed ground on Montlake Boulevard which runs along the eastern side of the University of Washington campus. During years when the Apple Cup is at Husky Stadium, Cougar fans face the challenge of getting to the stadium and getting back from the...
These reports are from the previous four issues of the Daily Bulletin in Colfax. They are reprinted here for the benefit of Gazette readers who reside outside of Colfax. Some accounts have been updated. CORONER REPORT ON GARFIELD DEATH County Coroner Annie Pillers Friday issued a finding after an investigation into the cause of death of Terry McArthur, 83, Garfield. He was found dead at his residence in the Garfield area Dec. 7. Cause of death was determined to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and the manner of death was determined to be...
Lauren Stubbs and TJ Harder, both of LaCrosse, have been selected by Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction as nominees for the 2020 US Presidential Scholars Program in Career and Technical Education award. They are among five students selected in the state of Washington. Both Stubbs and Harder were also recently selected as WSU Regents Scholars. The US Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, to recognize and honor some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was e...
THE KITCHEN DIVA By Angela Shelf Medearis It’s that time of year when we think about changes we want to make in our lives. For many people, those resolutions include a vow to eat healthy, exercise and/or lose weight. Before you start thinking about how to make your change and assure it happens, you have to figure out what changes you want to make. Be realistic. People who set a specific goal (I will walk 30 minutes most days) have a much better chance at being successful than people who set a more general goal (I’m going to get in shape). Peo...
Endicott, LaCrosse and Tekoa homes are encouraged to complete community assessment surveys that will inform and inspire decision-making in these towns. In partnership with Avista Utilities, residents can engage in this process and help drive the future of their communities. The assessment is based on a popular book titled "13 Ways to Kill Your Community" which refers to a list of ways that communities across the nation unintentionally limit growth and opportunity. The book was written by Doug Gr...
I was born and raised in southern Idaho, Malad and Buhl respectively. At the ripe old age of 14 I developed a love of traveling thanks to 4H. That year my parents made me fill out a 10-page application to attend the National 4H Dairy Conference, held yearly in Madison, Wis., in conjunction with the World Dairy Expo. As an adult that might not sound too bad, but as a kid who neither liked to read or write, a 10-page application was a huge trial that my parents pushed me to finish. But finish I...
A large crowd gathered for the "Jingle and Mingle" holiday party in The Center in Colfax on Dec. 18. Co-sponsored by Colfax Chamber of Commerce, residents of all ages enjoyed complimentary refreshments, festively decorated trees, artwork and music by John Elwood of Elberton. At 7 p.m. Mayor Todd Vanek and Colfax Chamber of Commerce Vice President Toni Jorgenson joined Whitman County Library Director Kristie Kirkpatrick in announcing the winners of the Chamber Window contest. "Best Day Time Displ...
SENIOR MENUS: Colfax Thursday, Jan. 2: Beef pepper steak, rice, green salad and fruit, bread, birthday dessert LaCrosse Wednesday, Jan. 1: No meal Palouse Wednesday, Jan. 1: Closed Pullman Monday, Dec. 30: Breakfast casserole, fruit, cinnamon roll Friday, Jan. 3: Beef pepper steak, rice, green salad and fruit, bread, birthday dessert Rosalia Tuesday, Dec. 31: Cook’s choice...
Thursday, Dec. 26 Garfield – 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Warm Up & Wind Down – Enjoy a hot drink and color your stress away. Colfax – 1 to 2:30 p.m. – PG Movie – Bring the whole family for an animated adventure. Rosalia – 7 p.m. – Kids’ Drive In Movie – Popcorn, cardboard cars and a great movie for everyone. Don’t forget blankets and pillows for comfy viewing. Friday, Dec. 27 Colfax – 10 a.m. – Play & Learn – Play is an important part of children’s learning and development. Bring your kids to play in a safe environment while parents and caregivers...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve read that people with heart problems need to be extra careful during the winter months because heart attacks are much more common. Why is this? Cautious Senior Dear Cautious, Everyone knows winter is cold and flu season, but many don’t know that it’s also the prime season for heart attacks too, especially if you already have heart disease or have suffered a previous heart attack. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips to help you protect yourself. In the US, the risk of having a heart attack during the win...
1. MOVIES: What was the name of the main character in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"? 2. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which U.S. president was the nation's first known speleologist? 3. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefix "tele" mean in English? 4. MUSIC: What was the main title of the 1979 song that is popularly known as "The Pina Colada Song"? 5. PERSONALITIES: Which actress was born Betty Joan Perske? 6. MEDICAL: What is a more common name for the condition known as canities? 7. HISTORY: When did daylight savings time go into effect in the...
* It was Nobel Prize-winning French poet, journalist and novelist Anatole France who gave the following sage advice: "Never lend books -- nobody ever returns them; the only books I have in my library are those which people have lent me." * One-quarter of the city of Los Angeles is taken up by automobiles. * Ancient Egyptian priests were bald. And not just on their heads -- they would pluck every hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes. * In many parts of Spain, Dec. 28 is traditionally observed as the Feast of the Holy In...
Notice of Hearing/Intent to Dispose of Surplus County Property NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Legislative Authority of Whitman County, Washington, will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 10:30 a.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, in the Commissioner's Chambers, in the Whitman County Courthouse, Colfax, Washington, for the purpose of declaring their intention to dispose of surplus County property, more particularly described as follows: Communications Equipment: Convex used Voter Your views, for or against, the proposed... Full story
8 years ago The Commoner Dec. 28, 1894 A warrant for the arrest of A. C. Voorhies, a farmer living near Garfield, on a charge of cattle stealing was issued from Justice of the Peace Zimmerman's court on Wednesday evening. Friends of Mr. Voorhies in this city declare the whole matter to be due to mistaken identity of the beast alleged to have been stolen. It appears that Joseph Unger, a farmer living between Colfax and Palouse missed a roan cow on Sunday last, and despite the fact that he searched for miles around, he failed to discover the...
